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Update on Reading hotel that was at risk of demolition

A hotel at the riverside in Reading that could have been completely demolished has been given a new lease of life.

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Most congested roads in Berkshire revealed - with these areas coming out on top

The five most congested roads in Berkshire are all in Bracknell and Wokingham.

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'It's disgusting': Fly tipping is out of control in Whitley resident says

Two locations that they feel require extra attention are the alleyway joining Kingsbridge to Dawlish Road and the pedestrian walkway by Morrisons. 

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The towns set to be reunited in new Berkshire council with half a million people

Towns historically part of Berkshire that were 'removed' decades ago are set to be reunited into a new administrative area made up of 500,000 people.

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You could earn nearly £1k a month by watching Netflix and testing apps - see how

You can earn money by playing games, testing apps, watching videos and taking surveys through a site called Freecash - here's how.

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HGV driver fined for breaking weight restrictions

An HGV driver has been fined for breaking weight restrictions

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REVEALED: Why Reading railway station is one of the worst in the UK

New research has revealed Reading's railway station is one of the worst in the UK for pickpocketing

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Homeowners can use this £1.79 hack to keep rats away from fences and gardens

Rats can cause chaos when they take over our homes and gardens but Vaseline can be used to make surfaces like fences and bird tables slippery.

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End of exemption from vehicle excise duty to 'discourage' move to electric cars

Auto Trader has warned that the new car tax rule seeing an end to an exemption from vehicle excise duty could see fewer people buying electric cars.

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Council Tax increase for every council in England - how much is yours going up?

Council Tax will increase by the maximum - or more - in almost nine out of 10 areas in England. How much is yours going up?

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EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa splits from husband after eight years

Star of EastEnders, Jacqueline Jossa has split from her husband of eight years, Dan Osborne.

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Met Office responds to concerns Beast from the East will hit Berkshire

The Met Office has said that weather will turn colder in the coming weeks and there are signs that a cold snap is on the way.

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M4 slip road closure to affect motorists this week

The M4 junction 12 slip road will be closed overnight for four days next week.

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HUGE plans for 420 homes, GP surgery and school in Berkshire village

Plans for 420 homes on land off Basingstoke Road, Spencer's Wood, including a care home, GP surgery and primary school have been revealed.

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Warning for drivers as thousands are hit with yellow box junction fines

Drivers are being warned to stick to rules as more than a thousand people have been hit with fines for breaking yellow box junction rules in Reading.

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Two businesses fined £60,000 for employing illegal workers

 Two Berkshire businesses have been fined £60,000 for employing illegal workers.

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Delays expected along railway line due to fallen tree

Delays are expected on a Buckinghamshire line after a tree fell on the tracks in the early hours of this morning.

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In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

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Four-bed house with heated pool and annexe in conservation area on the market

A Grade II-listed, four-bedroom house, complete with a heated swimming pool and occupying grounds of 0.3 acres, is on the market for £1,299,950

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Business leaders in Reading to sleep out on streets for homelessness fundraiser

Business leaders throughout Reading are set to participate in an annual fundraiser organised by CEO Sleepout, to help the growing number of people across the town with no place to call home